California High Schoolers Plotted Mass Shooting, Police Say

Two teenage boys in South Pasadena, Calif. have been arrested after plotting to gun down “as many students as possible” on their first day back at high school, police said Tuesday.

Police made two arrests after “learning that two South Pasadena High School students were plotting to kill three staff members and as many students as possible with firearms,” according to a statement provided by the South Pasadena Police Department (SSPD)

Police obtained warrants to search both students’ houses and found enough evidence to prompt an arrest. While one suspect was arrested without incident, police had to force entry into the second home and capture the student after he tried to run away from officers.

Yanz assured parents that the police “have the situation under control,” and psychologists and counselors will be available to offer support to students and staff.

“This is a prime example of school officials recognizing suspicious behavior. It was this information that helped prevent a horrific tragedy,” Police Sergeant Brian Solinsky said in the statement. More information will be announced at a news conference at 10 a.m. local time.